Pickled Scallions Recipes

MRS. WHEELBARROW'S PICKLED GREEN ONIONS

Steps:

• Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes.
• Stir peppercorns, celery seed, mustard seed, and allspice berries together in a small bowl. Divide spices evenly between the prepared canning jars.
• Pack onions vertically into jars, alternating tips-up and tips-down to fit onions snugly.
• Bring water, vinegar, and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Pour hot liquid over onions into jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace at the top. Run a knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 15 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area. Let onions pickle for at least 1 month before eating.

PICKLED RAMPS, SCALLIONS OR LEEKS

Steps:

• Mix together wine vinegar, sugar, salt, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, peppercorns, red pepper flakes(if using), thyme and 2 cups water in a med large saucepan.
• Bring to a boil and add ramps. Return to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer til tender, about5-7 minutes.
• Take off heat, let cool about 1-2 hours.
• Refrigerate in their liquid in an airtight container up to 1 month. Enjoy!

PICKLED GREEN ONIONS RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat water, vinegar, and salt in medium saucepan over med-low heat until all salt is dissolved.
• Set aside and let cool until ready to use.
• While water, vinegar, and salt are coming to a boil cut the ends off of the green onions.
• Cut the tops off of the green onions right where it starts to look like a 'fork in the road.' Save these for fresh chives.
• Add peppercorns, mustard seeds, dried dill, and crushed red pepper (optional) to a 1 quart mason jar.
• Stuff the cut onions into the jar. Pack them in tight.
• Pour liquid from the saucepan over the onions. Leave about 1 inch headspace. Liquid should still be a little hot/warm. You want this so it "cooks" the onions a bit.
• Let cool to room temperature.
• Put a lid on it and stick it in the fridge.
• Should be ready in 12 hours but the best flavor is 3-7 days!

PICKLED ONIONS

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients for the onions.
• Sprinkle the salt over the dry, peeled onions.
• Stir to make sure the salt is distributed. Cover, refrigerated overnight (do not leave longer than overnight if you want your onions to be crisp).
• When ready, rinse the onions and dry with kitchen or paper towels.
• Gather the ingredients for the pickling liquid.
• Place the malt vinegar, sugar, and all the pickling spice ingredients in a large stainless steel pot.
• Heat on medium to dissolve the sugar, but do not boil.
• Pack the onions into clean, sterilized jars (about two wide-mouth, quart-size canning jars, or smaller jars, if desired).
• Pour the vinegar-spice liquid over the onions to fill the jars, making sure each jar has pickling spices and that there are no air pockets.
• Seal the jars and let cool. Store refrigerated. The onions will be ready to eat after about one month.
• Peeling pickling onions is fiddly and time-consuming. To speed up the process, cut off the top and tail of the onions.
• Then place the onions in a large heatproof bowl and pour boiling water over to cover.
• Drain the water after 10 minutes, and presto, the skins will just rub right off.
• Do not leave in the water too long or the onions will start to go mushy when you preserve them. Dry the onions with a kitchen towel or paper towels. Proceed with pickling.

PICKLED SHALLOTS AND RED ONIONS

Steps:

• Combine the white vinegar, sugar and 1 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan with 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Add the onions and shallots to a pint jar and pour the liquid over the top. Let cool completely. Refrigerate up to 1 week.

PICKLED SCALLIONS

Steps:

• Trim both ends of scallions and cut in half crosswise. Pack into a 1-pint heatproof jar.
• Toast mustard, coriander, and cumin seeds in a dry small saucepan over medium-low heat, tossing often, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add to jar.
• Bring vinegar, sugar, and salt to a simmer in same saucepan over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar and salt. Pour brine over scallions and seal jar. Chill at least 1 day before using.
• Do Ahead
• Scallions can be made 5 days ahead. Cover and chill.

QUICK-PICKLED SHALLOTS.

Steps:

• Place sliced shallots in a pint-sized glass jar. Sprinkle crushed coriander seeds over the top.
• Combine water, vinegars, salt, and sugar in a non-reactive saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring to integrate ingredients.
• Remove from heat, and pour the brine over the shallots. Seal the jar, and bring it to room temperature. Shake to evenly distribute the coriander.
• Store in the fridge, re-upping the shallots and brine as you need to, up to six months.